Search Results for 'Portumna Co'

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Westmeath workhouses to be remembered at conference

Judge blames agencies for street fighter’s unemployment

A judge railed against State agencies set up to help find people employment during a case where the defendant complained against the difficulties of getting back into employment or training.

Unique cycle event launched

This July 2011, Bóthar, the development aid agency, will organise a 32-county fundraising cycle in support of its work. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the foundation of Bóthar, the charity that specialises in providing livestock for poor families around the world. The 32-county cycle was launched at its starting point in Portumna in Co Galway.

Unique cycle event launched

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This July 2011, Bóthar, the development aid agency, will organise a 32-county fundraising cycle in support of its work. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the foundation of Bóthar, the charity that specialises in providing livestock for poor families around the world. The 32-county cycle was launched at its starting point in Portumna in Co Galway.

Elderly Galway woman influenced to hand over €124,000 to couple, High Court hears

A “highly vulnerable” and elderly Co Galway woman had been unduly influenced to withdraw €124,000 of her life savings and hand it over to a couple who had befriended her, the High Court heard this week.

Big Generator return to Karma

Big Generator will be gracing Karma’s stage on Friday September 24 as part of their Karma Live brand this month.

Ill mother saves handbag thief from jail for now

A handbag thief, accused by the judge of “stringing along the probation service” and of showing “hostility” to its staff, was given one further remand in the District Court last week (March 10) to see if any improvement could yet be made in her behaviour.

Westmeath Junior Cert high achievers recognised at AIT Awards

Some 63 students who sat the Junior Certificate exam in 2009 at secondary schools throughout Westmeath were recognised at a special award ceremony at AIT last week.

Louisburgh mechanic wins top European award

Prize-winning motor mechanic Colm Corcoran, a native of Louisburgh, has won a much-coveted EuroSkills gold medal in a pan-European skills competition held recently in Rotterdam. Over 30 countries participated at this competition under international rules, which was co-sponsored by the EU Commission and the Dutch government and held in front of more than 40,000 spectators.

Big Generator play Paris Texas tonight

Big Generator are a four piece rock band based in Portumna, Co Galway.

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